Jul 1, 2020 | Feature Story, Research
UD researcher explores connection between human cartilage and the famous lizard When people consider the humble gecko (assuming people consider the gecko at all), it’s likely car insurance that comes to mind. But these colorful little lizards do more for humans than...
Jul 1, 2020 | Faculty, Feature Story, Research
Projects awarded in humanities, arts, science and engineering Twelve University of Delaware professors have won General University Research grants to work on a broad range of projects, from reducing mealtime stress for families with autistic children, to using...
Jun 8, 2020 | Design, Engineering, Feature Story, News, Students
Engineering students design and fabricate wooden bicycles, partner with local shop University of Delaware students in the sophomore level mechanical engineering course Statics, the study of forces acting on a system at rest, designed and fabricated wooden bicycles...
Jun 2, 2020 | Feature Story, Honors, News, Research, Students
UD students and alumni to study, research and teach English abroad Five University of Delaware students and alumni have been named recipients of 2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. An additional four UD students were selected as alternates. The Fulbright...
Jun 2, 2020 | Feature Story, News
14 UD students and alumni receive funding to pursue educational goals The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) has awarded fellowships to six University of Delaware doctoral students, two UD students graduating with bachelor’s...
May 30, 2020 | Feature Story, Undergrad Students
After campus closed due to COVID-19, Blue Hens who work as volunteer firefighters stayed behind to serve their community With college campuses closed during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, you might expect to find undergraduates mourning the loss of academic and...
May 30, 2020 | Design, Engineering, Feature Story
UD makers partner with industry to donate 30,000 face masks to at-risk individuals The University of Delaware has partnered with major domestic manufacturers and community organizations to manufacture and distribute 30,000 of their unique HensNest Face Masks to...
May 26, 2020 | Biomechanical, Faculty, Feature Story, Research
UD engineer uses mechanical resistance to detect damage to red blood cells According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 37 million people are living with kidney disease. The kidneys play an important role in the body, from removing waste products to...
May 26, 2020 | Faculty, Feature Story
Mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering chairs to serve another two years The University of Delaware College of Engineering is pleased to announce the two-year extension of Ajay Prasad’s appointment as chair of the Department of Mechanical...
May 18, 2020 | Feature Story, News, Research
UD research on connected and automated vehicles yields promising results Imagine merging into busy traffic without ever looking over your shoulder nor accelerating or braking too hard, irritating the driver in the next lane over. Connected and automated vehicles that...
